Plant Manager

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers. ZIEHL-ABEGG is looking for a high energy and results-oriented Plant Manager who can be a strong contributor to our heavily expanding company. The purpose of this role oversees all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Plant Manager

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Direct production, processing and distribution of product while ensuring compliance with company standards
• Plan and coordinate manufacturing operations for production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments
• Ensure that production line schedules are in accordance with facility capabilities, customer requirements, and financial planning
• Manage materials replenishment, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of organizational goals and objectives
• Manage cost structures for manufacturing by keeping operational expenses within budget allowance, and investigate cost-reduction measures
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Demonstrates business leadership throughout the organization to create and achieve strategic and tactical objectives for the operation.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing a Strategic Manufacturing and Operations Plan that supports productivity and financial objectives
• Create documentation protocols and ensure that all records of operations are properly maintained and reviewed
• Create and manage budgets
• Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste
• Analyze data and create reports to present to executives regarding processes
• Evaluate employees and give suggestions for improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in operations management, business, engineering, or related field
• 10 + years of experience in plant operations or engineering
• Proven skills in leadership and supervision
• Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience in international business operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to lead a large team
• Strong attention to detail
• Multitasking and time-management skills
• Knowledge of latest safety laws and regulations
• Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing operations

We offer:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• EEO compliant employer